PS 59 Beekman Hill International School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Progressive / Play BasedPrograms offered
Pre-K · K+
Annual tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
School continues
Through Grade 5
Student-teacher ratio
~16:1
Total students
~520
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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PS 59 Beekman Hill International School is a free, public NYC DOE elementary school in Midtown East, distinguished as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and a National Blue Ribbon school. Its inquiry-based curriculum runs from pre-K and kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing conceptual, internationally minded learning. Admission follows NYC DOE zoned and lottery rules rather than private-school processes. A strong PTA and parent community round out the experience.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
No
Tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes · until 4:30pm
Tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
This school continues through Grade 5. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
Admissions
Leadership
Nekia Wise (Principal)
Principal Nekia Wise (~3 yrs at PS 59 per NYC School Quality Report; further credentials not published)
Ex-missions
Children continue at PS 59 Beekman Hill International School through Grade 5; here “ex-missions” refers to placing graduates into their next schools (for example, high school). The school guides families through school visits, testing, and applications.
Where graduates go
Public middle schools
5 schoolsSee the full list of schools graduates go on to — with counts and sources.
Culture & Community
IB Primary Years Programme (international)
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